#VU80805 Improper Certificate Validation in Insider Threat Management Agent for macOS - CVE-2023-4801

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80805

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4801

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Insider Threat Management Agent for macOS
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Proofpoint

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certification validation. A remote attacker with ability to intercept communication between agent and server can perform MitM attack and compromise the vulnerable agent.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Insider Threat Management Agent for macOS: before 7.14.3.69

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External links
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2023-006

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.